Thoracic aortic aneurysmectomy is excision of an aneurysmal portion of the ascending aorta,aortic arch,or descending thoracic aorta and replacement with a prosthetic graft,valve-graft conduit,or intra-aortic prosthesis.Aneurysms may be caused by atherosclerosis,trauma,infection,or cystic medial degeneration.What presenting conditions will indicate that surgical intervention is necessary?

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Surgical intervention becomes necessary when presenting symptoms indicate a compromised circulation or danger of rupture;generally,medical management with hypotensive agents to reduce stress on the vessel is the preferred initial treatment until surgical repair can be performed.

Thoracic Aortic Aneurysmectomy Is Excision of an Aneurysmal Portion of the Ascending